sync(2) — sys5



SYNC(2)         DOMAIN/IX Reference Manual (SYS5)         SYNC(2)



NAME
     sync - update super-block

USAGE
     void sync ( )

DESCRIPTION
     The sync system call writes out all information in memory
     that should be on disk.  This includes modified super-
     blocks, modified inodes, and delayed block I/O.

     The sync operation is not actually necessary on DOMAIN
     hardware, because the system buffers are automatically writ-
     ten to disk at shutdown. Nevertheless, we provide it in the
     interest of ensuring compatibility.

RELATED INFORMATION
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